Margaret Kalu
Goulburn,NSW
Summary
Professional caregiver with a strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care. Skilled in compassionate care and medication administration
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
24 Care Australia
03.2024 - Current
- I assisted participants with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- II enhanced participant comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- I assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- I performed light housekeeping to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the participant's personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing. personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Marine Engineer
Nigerian Ports Authority
12.2005 - 09.2024
- Contributed to successful ship overhauls by collaborating closely with shipyard personnel during drydock periods.
- Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machinery issues.
- Minimized downtime by swiftly troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex machinery issues onboard vessels.
- Optimized fuel consumption through regular monitoring and adjusting of propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Reduced operational costs through effective management of spare parts inventory on board the vessel.
- Maintained a safe working environment for all personnel through strict adherence to safety protocols and procedures during daily operations of engineering equipment on board the vessel.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance of air compressors and turbine generators.
- Elevated crew morale through promoting an inclusive work environment fostering teamwork among crew members working on diverse tasks related to engineering operations within the engine room compartments.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by coordinating with classification societies during inspections and audits of marine systems.
- Increased safety standards by developing and enforcing strict maintenance procedures for all marine systems.
- Prepared and distributed daily reports on crews, milestones, issues and progress.
Caregiver
The Salvation Army Aged Care
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- I assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- I performed light housekeeping to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the resident's personal space.
- I assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- I assisted clients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in residents' health status to case manager.
Caregiver
Warrigal
05.2022 - 06.2023
- I assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- I assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- I performed light housekeeping to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the client's personal space.
- I assisted clients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help clients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
Master of Science - Business Informatics
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State, Nigeria01-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Marine Engineering
Maritime Academy of Nigeria
Oron, Akwa Ibom08-2005
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Compassionate Care
- Basic Housekeeping
- Strong Ethics
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Supportive Companionship
- Documentation
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Mobility Assistance
- Medication Administration
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certificate
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- Infection Control Certificate
- Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals Module Certificate
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Covid Vaccination Certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
24 Care Australia
03.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Warrigal
05.2022 - 06.2023
Caregiver
The Salvation Army Aged Care
04.2022 - 08.2024
Marine Engineer
Nigerian Ports Authority
12.2005 - 09.2024
Master of Science - Business Informatics
University of Canberra
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Port Harcourt
Associate of Applied Science - Marine Engineering
Maritime Academy of Nigeria
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